Can I please get some information on Radiesse? - Radiesse Questions & Answers

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Replied on 4/13/2010

By: Nova Cosmetic Center | Jan V. Karlin, M.D.
Plastic Surgeon
Phlebology Specialist
Orlando, FL

Radiesse is longer lasting filler made of calcium particles for the nasolabial folds and for some volume

Replied on 10/23/2009

By: About Face Aesthetic Centers, LLC | Dr. Leslie Pickens
Alexandria, VA

Radiesse is a dermal filler used to restore volume to hollow areas and
sagging cheeks. It is a calcium based product in a water-based gel that
naturally occurs in our bones and teeth. It has the advantage of
stimulating our own collagen growth and may last a year or longer. Like all
dermal fillers, there are risks of bruising, swelling and infection.
Discomfort is minimized with topical or injectable anesthesia.

Replied on 10/23/2009

By: Gia Laser Aesthetic Center | Dr. Jeffrey Kronson
Claremont, CA

Radiesse lasts about a year and runs around 600-700 dollars per syringe. It is used for revolumizing the face and rebuilding cheek contours, filling hollows and bringing the face into a more youthful light. The average procedure uses 1- syringes but I have used as many as 4 for an injectable thread lift. There is minimal bruising and swelling an although allergic reactions are possible they are very rare.

Replied on 10/23/2009

By: Forever Young MedSpa | Ft. Lauderdale Miami Laser Hair Removal, Botox, Breast Augmentation at South Florida's Finest Medical Spa
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, your own natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume. This loss of elasticity and volume results in the wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity that rob your skin of its youthful appearance. The ideal way to achieve wrinkle reduction is by
replenishing lost volume. With RADIESSE wrinkle filler, you welcome back your own natural collagen to smooth out the signs of aging. That's because RADIESSE wrinkle filler's unique formulation stimulates collagenesis - the production of new collagen - which results in increased volume for natural looking wrinkle correction that may last a year or more in many patients. It's also why more and more cosmetic surgeons, estheticians, and other
medical professionals are choosing RADIESSE wrinkle filler for long-lasting facial rejuvenation.

The RADIESSE wrinkle filler difference: In just one syringe, many patients can achieve long-lasting youthful results. And now you can ask your doctor about the RADIESSE treatment option that significantly improves comfort. Because treatment with RADIESSE wrinkle filler is simple, quick, comfortable and convenient, with immediately visible results that last, more and more people are discovering that it is the natural choice for maintaining a more youthful appearance. Costs vary you will have to contact a local office.

Replied on 10/23/2009

By: Renew Medi Spa | Dr. Lisa Hatzos, MD
Windham, NH

Cost varies considerably from place to place. I charge only $425 per syringe. You will find some places charging $600 to $800 per syringe. The product lasts for a year or more, but it does gradually get reabsorbed so that many people are looking for a touch up at 8 months (this is true of most fillers). Radiesse does stimulate some collagen to be deposited in the regions where it is placed, which differentiates it from some other fillers such as juvederm and restylane which do not do this.

Be sure to go to an experienced injector and have them show you before and after photos of clients they have injected, not just stock photos from the filler company!!

How long does it take for the effects of Radiesse to begin to fade? (12 answers)
My wife got Radiesse 2 wks ago and is unhappy with the results. I've read that it will last 1 yr. Does it fade gradually or is it the same for 1 yr? Will it continue to go down over the next couple months or is she stuck with this result for the ye

Should I do Radiesse again, do I need multiple treatments? (10 answers)
I had one injection of Radiesse 11/13, looked great by 11/15 and is now 85% gone from my face. I still have a bruise on my chin area. I am 62 years old. Will another injection of Radiesse make a difference and will I bruise again?

Can Radiesse be used in the lips? (9 answers)
Is it a recommended product for lip injections? I've had it injected elsewhere and love it.

Is it possible for Radiesse to migrate? (8 answers)
Could radiesse move from one area to another after being injected?

Does Radiesse involve several treatments to even out results? (7 answers)
Is it true after the swelling goes down you may need to add more to one of the sides to adjust?

Can Radiesse have side effects such as hard lips or bumps on lips? (7 answers)
My wife had lip injections done with radiesse. No where in the side effects does it mention bumps or hard lips. Is this something to be concerned about?

Can Perlane or Restylane and Radiesse be combined? (7 answers)
Can fillers be combined during a procedure, for example Radiesse for chin are and Restylane for eye area? Will Radiesse improve quality of skin the way Restylane does?

Is Raidesse a good choice for lips? (6 answers)
I'm looking for a dermal filler that will last and look natural in the lips. Is Radiesse a good choice?

Is it normal to feel some numbness in my lips after lip augmentation with Radiesse? (6 answers)
It’s been three days and I still feel a bit numb.

The right side developed a solid red area along the fold after Radiesse (6 answers)
I had Radiesse 5 days ago. One of the areas injected was the nasolabial folds. After 2 days, my right side developed a solid red area along the fold.

It is now 3 days later and the area is raw, dry and developing little blisters and there is a pulsating feel. I have had Radiesse many times before and never had this side effect. What happened? What can I do? I am currently taking Alleve.

Should I massage the lumpy areas after Radiesse? (6 answers)
I had Radiess injection on the temple area. Should I message the lump (it is kind of hard under skin) ? Will the lump go away ?

Is it safe to get extractions (facials) done once you have had Radiesse injections? (6 answers)
Is it safe to get extractions (facials) done once you have had Radiesse injections?

How much does 1 syrige of Radiesse do on the face? (5 answers)
I was wondering much would 1 syringe of Radiesse be able to do on the face? Is just 1 enough for the mouth folds and upper lip area?

Can you diffuse Radiesse by getting a glycolic peel? (5 answers)
Will this help or are there better options to help diffuse Radiesse?

Can Radiesse be removed? (4 answers)
I had radiesse in my temples, but on my right side the radiesse has moved down under my eye. I have a large hard ball of radiesse under my eye, can this be rectified?

How can I treat an allergic reaction to Radiesse? (4 answers)
I receive the total of one syringe of Radiesse an inch below my eyes to fill in indentations and down on the bottom of my face to help alleviate the jowls over two weeks ago. In those areas, I've had acne, redness & swelling that continues to grow daily.

What can you do if you have side effects from the Radiesse derma filler. (3 answers)
My friend had Radiesse filler done. He is having side effects. Will it ever get better? If not what can he do?

Is Radiesse safe to use in the lips? (3 answers)
It it safe to use Radiesse in the lips?

A Bad Result with Radiesse (3 answers)
I recently had Radiesse for frown line between my eyes. The filler went toward my eye and the side of my nose, not the frown line. I have had this treatment for years, but this is the first time this has happened. Is this common? Should I avoid further injections?

Injection in Nasolabial Folds nodule (3 answers)
I had a radiesse injection for nasolabial folds about 2 1/2 weeks ago and now have a pea sized nodule on the left side at the injection site. It's causing area to be puffy/swollen. I was told to massage it that it should help it go away, which it hasn't. Any suggestions? Thanks.

I have a big lump on my noise and the corner of my left eye is number after having Radiesse injected. (2 answers)
I had radiesse (2 syringes) injected on my face to correct laugh lines, and after 1 day my left nose has a big lump and the corner left eye is numb.

How much cc is one syringe, and how long does it last? (2 answers)
How much cc is in each syringe, and how long does it last? I was also told to ask the doctor to put in a dental block as it hurts to bad.

I spent thousands of dollars on fillers, and they absorb or dissolve and don't work. My skin is thin, is there any hope for me? (2 answers)
The injections were $3000 of radiesse. The doctor said the reason fillers don't work is because I never had enough. I left looking like a freak, and 4 days later, it dissolved and no change. Is there anyway I can get results?

What is the longest filler that you suggest? (2 answers)
What is the best filler for around the face, lips, and nose lines that will last? And how much is the typical cost for each syringe?

Can Soli-Tone treatments (light and micro currents) effect Radiesse? (1 answer)
I had Radiesse injections two weeks ago. I then had my fifth Soli-Tone treatment on my neck and jaw area. A couple of days later, I had lumps and swelling in my jaw area. My face seems to have changed. It is almost as if the Radiesse is going away.

Is it safe to have a Titan treatment for the face about a month after Radiesse injections? (1 answer)
Is it safe to have a Titan treatment for the face about a month after Radiesse injections? I'm worried that the heat from Titan will cause lumps and bumps in the Radiesse?

How to get rid of infection / red scar? (0 answers)
I had radiesse treatment 2 1/2 weeks ago and in the cheek area experienced redness and pain 2 days after procedure. After 1 week the pain went away but the redness did not. I am on my 2nd round of antibiotic and still red. Is other treatment to remove scar?